Hampshire · England
Barbecue Catering in Wildhern, Hampshire
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Wildhern by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Summer staff days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering for Wildhern
How our BBQ catering works in Wildhern
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. Typical bookings include work barbecues and fundraising barbecues, serving beef brisket, beef burgers and sausages.
Country barbecues near Wildhern are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Barbecues in Wildhern: gardens, clubs and local tips
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Wildhern are part of our patch. We bring barbecues to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Christchurch, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hatherden Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. We also bring barbecues to events in Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Wildhern include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south)
Events we cater in Wildhern
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Wildhern and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer staff days
- Charity fundraisers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Wildhern
- Our staff serve and clear
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Evening barbecues in Wildhern need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:25pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:10pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Wildhern
How far is Wildhern from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Wildhern too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Wildhern. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Other occasions in Wildhern
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away